I stand in front of the toothpaste shelf at a drugstore.
Sensitive teeth.
Gum care.
Whitening.
Fresh breath.
So many choices.
I always hesitate for a moment.
I want to take care of my teeth.
That is why I try to choose something that seems a little better.
Expensive products look effective.
New products make me curious.
Yet during dental checkups, the discussion is rarely about toothpaste.
Instead, I hear:
“You missed this area.”
“There is plaque left on the back teeth.”
The advice is often about brushing techniques or interdental brushes.
Very rarely about toothpaste itself.
Perhaps brushing matters more than toothpaste.
Still, I keep choosing toothpaste.
Because I want to protect my teeth.
To be honest, I do not notice dramatic differences.
In the end, I usually return to a familiar product.
I have heard that some visitors buy Japanese toothpaste as a souvenir.
Maybe they are surprised by the variety.
Maybe they enjoy the flavors and scents.
Maybe they are interested in the different functions.
I do not know.
But I am not entirely sure why I choose mine either.
Perhaps it is for the benefits.
Perhaps it is a habit.
Perhaps it is simply reassurance.
Today, once again, I find myself standing in front of the toothpaste shelf, wondering which one to choose.
In the end,
I always find myself choosing something like a variety pack—
a toothpaste that promises a little bit of everything.
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